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Anxious People
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bookshelves: audio, read-in-2021, contemporary, library-loan, humour, fiction, mystery, literary-fiction, translation, suspense, 4-star-books
Feb 27, 2021
bookshelves: audio, read-in-2021, contemporary, library-loan, humour, fiction, mystery, literary-fiction, translation, suspense, 4-star-books
I am glad that I listened to the audio read by Marin Ireland instead of reading a print version of Anxious People. I was a bit anxious about this book because while some ŷ friends loved it, others did not. Initially there was a fair amount of repetition in the story that I would have found tedious to read, but didn't mind listening.
This is a story about a bridge, a bank robber, an apartment showing, hostages, a rabbit, idiots, and two policemen -Jack and his father Jim. No, this is a story of kindness, caring, forgiveness, family, life, love and hope.
By the end of the story I was quite fond of the quirky characters, and I appreciated Backman neatly tying up all the loose ends.
Rounded up to 4 stars.
⚠️Trigger warning~suicide is mentioned ⚠️
This is a story about a bridge, a bank robber, an apartment showing, hostages, a rabbit, idiots, and two policemen -Jack and his father Jim. No, this is a story of kindness, caring, forgiveness, family, life, love and hope.
By the end of the story I was quite fond of the quirky characters, and I appreciated Backman neatly tying up all the loose ends.
Rounded up to 4 stars.
⚠️Trigger warning~suicide is mentioned ⚠️
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Reading Progress
June 18, 2020
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June 18, 2020
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February 26, 2021
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February 26, 2021
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February 26, 2021
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audio
February 26, 2021
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February 27, 2021
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February 27, 2021
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fiction
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humour
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library-loan
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contemporary
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translation
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literary-fiction
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mystery
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4-star-books
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Feb 27, 2021 08:08PM
Nice review, Kathleen. I agree it was one that grew on me as opposed to grabbing me right away.
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Great review, Kathleen. I haven’t gotten to this one yet, but plan on it :)
I haven't rushed to read it but it's on my Kindle.
Fantastic review, Kathleen! I'm so glad to hear that you enjoyed the audiobook version of this story since I placed a hold on it through Overdrive!
Glad it ended up working for you, Kathleen. Great review. I was anxious before I started it , too !
Carmel wrote: "Nice review, Kathleen. I agree it was one that grew on me as opposed to grabbing me right away."Carmel, I appreciate your comment. It is nice to know that I was not the only one the book did not grab right away.
Jen wrote: "Great review, Kathleen. I haven’t gotten to this one yet, but plan on it :)"Thanks, Jen. I hope that you enjoy the book. I look forward to seeing your thoughts about it.
Cathrine ☯️ wrote: "I haven't rushed to read it but it's on my Kindle."C, I appreciate your comment and look forward to reading your thoughts on the book if/when you read it.
Thank you, Debbie. Hope you enjoy this book. I look forward to reading your review.
Angela M wrote: "Glad it ended up working for you, Kathleen. Great review. I was anxious before I started it , too !"Thank you, Angela. It did. I find some of this author's books more engaging and meaningful than others.
Kathleen wrote: "Thank you, Debbie. Hope you enjoy this book. I look forward to reading your review."I just finished listening to the audiobook, and it was fantastic! I read Backman's print version of A Man Called Ove and loved it. Seems like Backman can't go wrong!
So glad that you are enjoying reading Backman's books, Debbie.
